Her Place in His Heart by Isabella Reed

Chapter 27

Grace stayed indoors for three days.

During those three days, she did nothing but paint.

Pain, sorrow, anger–too many bad emotions poured out of Grace onto the blank canvases.

“Camille, are you doing okay in Becrenga? I dried some oranges and grapefruits for you and packed them up. Andy will send them over soon. I heard Osmal City was really dry, so remember to drink tea often to soothe your throat. I’m praying for you here in Clastein.”

In the darkness, only the faint glow of her phone screen lit up

the room.

It was a voice message from her landlady, Mary Clayton. Grace curled up on the floor, listening to it over and over.

“Mom,” Grace murmured unconsciously.

Truthfully, all her understanding of the word “mother” came from this middle–aged woman far away in Clastein.

She missed the chamomile–scented warmth of Mary’s hands, the mouth–puckeringly sour codfish with tomato sauce, the sun–dried but still colorful fruits…

The doorbell rang.

blanket, and went to open

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there were a lawyer she’d never met before and the familiar Simon.

you two together?” Grace frowned.

shook his head. “No. This is Mrs. Parrish’s lawyer. I’m here on Mr. Kaufman’s orders.”

give up until

Grace didn’t shut the door on them.

casually tossed two bottles of expensive water to the two

men.

quick.” Grace sat cross–legged on

shares, originally belonging to Mrs. Parrish and Ms. Naomi Parrish. There’s also a cashier’s check, as well as the transfer documents and property deeds for three luxury

of documents and continued, “Mrs. Parrish and Ms. Naomi asked me to convey that they knew these things meant little

Mrs. Parrish but even Naomi gave

Simon also pulled out a thick stack

all the assets of the Kaufman Group…”

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“What do you mean? Is Mr. Kaufman

unsure

Antonio’s weak voice came from the doorway.